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Critical Mass Halloween Bike Ride SF #HappyHalloween - Video This is the annual Critical Mass Bike Ride that is done every Halloween and I totally forgot about. The tradition of Critical Mass is something like 30 years old and was started to promote awareness of bikes as transport and to make drivers in cars respect bicyclists. While not many blacks participate I can say I have done it. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/8NHjC1wvuwE

Armando: Raiders Fan, BART Agent Talks Oakland Stadium, The Autumn Wind - Video Armando is a long time Oakland Raiders Fan who is a BART Agent by day. I ran into him at Embarcadero BART and we talked. He says as long as the team stays in Oakland he is happy. "They are part of my identify," he said. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/GoouqRtDJLw

Oakland Raiders owner meets with fans to discuss possible moveUPI.comRaiders owner Mark Davis attended an town-hall-style meeting with fans in Oakland on Thursday to discuss the team’s bid to move to Southern California. The NFL held similar meetings the previous two nights in St. Louis and San Diego. The St. Louis Rams …Mark Davis Comments […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SdduCk via IFTTT

Mark Davis says he’s committed to Oakland at town hall meetingNFL.comOAKLAND, Calif. — Raiders owner Mark Davis made a surprise appearance at an NFL-sponsored town hall meeting Thursday night and said he is still committed to keeping his team in Oakland. Nearly 400 people filed into the downtown Paramount Theater …Raider fans show NFL love, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SddrX6 via IFTTT

Surging Bears Knock Off No. 14 Arizona StateCal AthleticsBERKELEY – After the first set Thursday against No. 14 Arizona State, Cal volleyball coach Rich Feller surveyed his team to see who was motivated to play. Senior middle blocker Lillian Schonewise got the message. The Bears‘ All-American continued her …Thursday Night Game Thread: Oregon vs Arizona […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ndtwfu via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders fans plead for their teamContra Costa TimesJamal Shama, left as Skeleton, and fellow Oakland Raiders fans wait to get in for a meeting with a NFL officials at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group). NFL officials hold meeting about …Raider fans show NFL […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NdtynK via IFTTT

Kenny Lauer of the Golden State Warriors: Marketers are in Business of …Small Business TrendsNot only are the Golden State Warriors the reigning champions of the National Basketball Association, but they are also known for being just as successful off the court when it comes to digital marketing. Kenny Lauer, Vice President of Marketing and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SdduCs via IFTTT

Mark Davis Comments on Keeping Raiders in Oakland at Town Hall MeetingBleacher ReportThursday’s NFL-sponsored town hall meeting in Oakland discussing whether the Oakland Raiders would move to Los Angeles received an unexpected visitor: team owner Mark Davis. According to a report from CBS San Francisco, Davis made his surprise …Oakland Raiders Fans Ask Owner, NFL […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SddrXc via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders owner meets with fans to discuss possible moveUPI.comRaiders owner Mark Davis attended an town-hall-style meeting with fans in Oakland on Thursday to discuss the team’s bid to move to Southern California. The NFL held similar meetings the previous two nights in St. Louis and San Diego. The St. Louis Rams …Mark Davis Comments […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SdduCk via IFTTT

Mark Davis says he’s committed to Oakland at town hall meetingNFL.comOAKLAND, Calif. — Raiders owner Mark Davis made a surprise appearance at an NFL-sponsored town hall meeting Thursday night and said he is still committed to keeping his team in Oakland. Nearly 400 people filed into the downtown Paramount Theater …Raider fans show NFL love, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SddrX6 via IFTTT

Surging Bears Knock Off No. 14 Arizona StateCal AthleticsBERKELEY – After the first set Thursday against No. 14 Arizona State, Cal volleyball coach Rich Feller surveyed his team to see who was motivated to play. Senior middle blocker Lillian Schonewise got the message. The Bears‘ All-American continued her …Thursday Night Game Thread: Oregon vs Arizona […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Ndtwfu via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders fans plead for their teamContra Costa TimesJamal Shama, left as Skeleton, and fellow Oakland Raiders fans wait to get in for a meeting with a NFL officials at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group). NFL officials hold meeting about …Raider fans show NFL […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1NdtynK via IFTTT

The Weekender allows students time to visit BerkeleyDaily Trojan OnlineThe long-awaited Weekender is finally here. A weekend full of meeting up with friends, exploring Berkeley and attending or watching the big football game against Cal requires some places to eat and drink. Here are a few fan favorites that range from … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ipFzJT via IFTTT

The Weekender allows students time to visit BerkeleyDaily Trojan OnlineThe long-awaited Weekender is finally here. A weekend full of meeting up with friends, exploring Berkeley and attending or watching the big football game against Cal requires some places to eat and drink. Here are a few fan favorites that range from … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ipFzJT via IFTTT

UC Berkeley technology council announces new app distribution programDaily CalifornianThe campus Student Technology Council, or STC, announced a new way to promote student-developed mobile applications Wednesday. Mobile App Distribution, or MAD, promotes student-developed applications by placing them on UC Berkeley’s Apple … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PUuHSH via IFTTT

UC Berkeley technology council announces new app distribution programDaily CalifornianThe campus Student Technology Council, or STC, announced a new way to promote student-developed mobile applications Wednesday. Mobile App Distribution, or MAD, promotes student-developed applications by placing them on UC Berkeley’s Apple … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PUuHSH via IFTTT

LIVE STREAM @ 7PM: Last night was our turn, tonight it’s Oakland’sCBS 8 San Diego“This video is nothing more than an advertisement for the mayor and his re-election. This has absolutely nothing to do with building a stadium.” NFL team owners are expected to decide later this year or early next year which franchises, if […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ipFzth via IFTTT

LIVE STREAM @ 7PM: Last night was our turn, tonight it’s Oakland’sCBS 8 San Diego“This video is nothing more than an advertisement for the mayor and his re-election. This has absolutely nothing to do with building a stadium.” NFL team owners are expected to decide later this year or early next year which franchises, if […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ipFzth via IFTTT

The Weekender allows students time to visit BerkeleyDaily Trojan OnlineThe long-awaited Weekender is finally here. A weekend full of meeting up with friends, exploring Berkeley and attending or watching the big football game against Cal requires some places to eat and drink. Here are a few fan favorites that range from … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ipFzJT via IFTTT

The Weekender allows students time to visit BerkeleyDaily Trojan OnlineThe long-awaited Weekender is finally here. A weekend full of meeting up with friends, exploring Berkeley and attending or watching the big football game against Cal requires some places to eat and drink. Here are a few fan favorites that range from … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ipFzJT via IFTTT

UC Berkeley technology council announces new app distribution programDaily CalifornianThe campus Student Technology Council, or STC, announced a new way to promote student-developed mobile applications Wednesday. Mobile App Distribution, or MAD, promotes student-developed applications by placing them on UC Berkeley’s Apple … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PUuHSH via IFTTT

UC Berkeley technology council announces new app distribution programDaily CalifornianThe campus Student Technology Council, or STC, announced a new way to promote student-developed mobile applications Wednesday. Mobile App Distribution, or MAD, promotes student-developed applications by placing them on UC Berkeley’s Apple … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1PUuHSH via IFTTT

LIVE STREAM @ 7PM: Last night was our turn, tonight it’s Oakland’sCBS 8 San Diego“This video is nothing more than an advertisement for the mayor and his re-election. This has absolutely nothing to do with building a stadium.” NFL team owners are expected to decide later this year or early next year which franchises, if […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ipFzth via IFTTT

LIVE STREAM @ 7PM: Last night was our turn, tonight it’s Oakland’sCBS 8 San Diego“This video is nothing more than an advertisement for the mayor and his re-election. This has absolutely nothing to do with building a stadium.” NFL team owners are expected to decide later this year or early next year which franchises, if […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ipFzth via IFTTT

After Contemplating Retirement, Oakland Councilmember Noel Gallo Says He’s …East Bay ExpressPreceding Wednesday night’s state of the city speech by Mayor Libby Schaaf, numerous City Hall insiders expressed certainty that Gallo was out of the race for 2016. And it turns out there was a good reason for why Oakland’s political class was sure … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GNXBkv via IFTTT

Two Oakland teens pen a cookbook ode to their city’s neighborhoodsInside Bay AreaA year later, the project had evolved into a 188-page, full-color book project, with an introduction penned by Hallowell and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. Nearly every Oakland neighborhood is represented, and recipes are interwoven with stories that …and more …read more From:: Libby […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HfqqRQ via IFTTT

After Contemplating Retirement, Oakland Councilmember Noel Gallo Says He’s …East Bay ExpressPreceding Wednesday night’s state of the city speech by Mayor Libby Schaaf, numerous City Hall insiders expressed certainty that Gallo was out of the race for 2016. And it turns out there was a good reason for why Oakland’s political class was sure … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1GNXBkv via IFTTT

Two Oakland teens pen a cookbook ode to their city’s neighborhoodsInside Bay AreaA year later, the project had evolved into a 188-page, full-color book project, with an introduction penned by Hallowell and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. Nearly every Oakland neighborhood is represented, and recipes are interwoven with stories that …and more …read more From:: Libby […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1HfqqRQ via IFTTT

Cal Travels to the Pacific NorthwestCal AthleticsBERKELEY, Calif. – The California Golden Bears bounced back by winning a pair of matches last weekend against the San Diego State Aztecs (4-3 in double OT on 10/23) and the UCLA Bruins (4-3 on 10/25). The Bears now head up to the Pacific Northwest …UCLA Women’s Soccer – […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1P8R1X1 via IFTTT

Andrew Bogut’s Latest Injury Will Be No Problem For Golden State WarriorsRantSportsIn Tuesday’s season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors big man Andrew Bogut suffered a concussion, despite playing the entire game wearing a mask, a fallout from his prior broken nose. Bogut won’t see the court again until …One Warriors Play: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1io4uxt via IFTTT

New York Jets vs. Oakland Raiders: Full New York Game PreviewBleacher ReportBoth the Jets and Raiders are far from bad—they’re better than average. Believe it or not, the two teams are… good. On Sunday, New York and Oakland will meet at the Coliseum to find out who’s better. So what should you look forward to? […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1P8R0m3 via IFTTT

Mayor Libby Schaaf focuses on crime, housing in first State of the City addressContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — There’s been plenty of good news in Oakland during Mayor Libby Schaaf’s first year at the helm: a booming economy, unbridled population growth and a convoy of fancy restaurants and innovative companies moving into the city’s surging …Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1P8R0lX via IFTTT

California Heads To Washington For Friday Championship MeetCal AthleticsThe 21st ranked Cal men are coming off a season that saw the team earn a win at the USF Invitational and get third-place finishes at the Roy Griak Invitational, Sacramento State Jamboree and Bronco Invitational. Senior Chris Walden leads the Bears …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1io4tcG via IFTTT

Nick Mangold, Calvin Pryor, Devin Smith | Jets-Oakland Raiders injury reportNJ.comHere’s a look at the Wednesday injury report for Jets-Raiders. Here’s a look at our Thursday practice observations, regarding Jets injuries. And here’s a look at the latest injury situation for this game: Jets. Did not practice Thursday: C Nick Mangold …Nick Mangold plans to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1io4tcA via IFTTT

Oakland Downtown Plan Draws SkepticismEast Bay ExpressAlready the city has completed plans for the Lake Merritt BART station area, which includes Chinatown; West Oakland; the Broadway-Valdez District; and the Coliseum area in East Oakland. The main purpose of these area plans is to encourage real estate …Oakland Mayor Schaaf to Deliver First State of the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1P8R05D via IFTTT

Cal Travels to the Pacific NorthwestCal AthleticsBERKELEY, Calif. – The California Golden Bears bounced back by winning a pair of matches last weekend against the San Diego State Aztecs (4-3 in double OT on 10/23) and the UCLA Bruins (4-3 on 10/25). The Bears now head up to the Pacific Northwest …UCLA Women’s Soccer – […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1P8R1X1 via IFTTT

Andrew Bogut’s Latest Injury Will Be No Problem For Golden State WarriorsRantSportsIn Tuesday’s season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors big man Andrew Bogut suffered a concussion, despite playing the entire game wearing a mask, a fallout from his prior broken nose. Bogut won’t see the court again until …One Warriors Play: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1io4uxt via IFTTT

New York Jets vs. Oakland Raiders: Full New York Game PreviewBleacher ReportBoth the Jets and Raiders are far from bad—they’re better than average. Believe it or not, the two teams are… good. On Sunday, New York and Oakland will meet at the Coliseum to find out who’s better. So what should you look forward to? […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1P8R0m3 via IFTTT

Mayor Libby Schaaf focuses on crime, housing in first State of the City addressContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — There’s been plenty of good news in Oakland during Mayor Libby Schaaf’s first year at the helm: a booming economy, unbridled population growth and a convoy of fancy restaurants and innovative companies moving into the city’s surging …Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1P8R0lX via IFTTT

California Heads To Washington For Friday Championship MeetCal AthleticsThe 21st ranked Cal men are coming off a season that saw the team earn a win at the USF Invitational and get third-place finishes at the Roy Griak Invitational, Sacramento State Jamboree and Bronco Invitational. Senior Chris Walden leads the Bears …and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1io4tcG via IFTTT

Nick Mangold, Calvin Pryor, Devin Smith | Jets-Oakland Raiders injury reportNJ.comHere’s a look at the Wednesday injury report for Jets-Raiders. Here’s a look at our Thursday practice observations, regarding Jets injuries. And here’s a look at the latest injury situation for this game: Jets. Did not practice Thursday: C Nick Mangold …Nick Mangold plans to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1io4tcA via IFTTT

Oakland Downtown Plan Draws SkepticismEast Bay ExpressAlready the city has completed plans for the Lake Merritt BART station area, which includes Chinatown; West Oakland; the Broadway-Valdez District; and the Coliseum area in East Oakland. The main purpose of these area plans is to encourage real estate …Oakland Mayor Schaaf to Deliver First State of the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1P8R05D via IFTTT

Ex-Golden State Warrior makes latest EBMUD list of excessive water usersKRON4.comORINDA (KRON) — While the Bay Area is celebrating the Splash Brothers 2014 NBA title, it looks like one former Golden State Warriors star is doing some splashing of his own. According to East Bay Municipal Utility District records, the 40-year-old …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ObiRTX via IFTTT

Assistant swimming coach at Berkeley Prep resentenced for child pornTampabay.comHe had no prior criminal record and investigators didn’t think that any of the children in the images were Berkeley students. Two doctors had examined him and pronounced him low-risk. Goldstein agreed to the deal, but when the case went before Tharpe, … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kflmYe via IFTTT

Joyful noise Oakland church won’t be fined, and it won’t be fazedSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)The problem started back in August, when Oakland’s nuisance abatement division got a letter from someone complaining about nuisance noise coming from weekly choir rehearsals — organ, drums and amplified vocals. The complainant said that sometimes, … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kfllDL via IFTTT

Family of Oakland woman killed in police shooting sues city of EmeryvilleContra Costa TimesSiegel said the cities of Emeryville and Oakland are not cooperating with their demands for the police reports, and it took eight months for them to obtain the coroner’s report. The lawsuit he filed Thursday on behalf of Henderson’s two minor children […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ObiOrk via IFTTT

Don’t look now, but Halloween horrors arrive… tonightUC BerkeleyA night at the symphony: If you want to sit back and relax, the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra will perform music by composers Jean Sibelius, Kaija Saariaho and Maurice Ravel. Hertz Concert Hall, 8-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31. More info. …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ObiPve via IFTTT

Ex-Golden State Warrior makes latest EBMUD list of excessive water usersKRON4.comORINDA (KRON) — While the Bay Area is celebrating the Splash Brothers 2014 NBA title, it looks like one former Golden State Warriors star is doing some splashing of his own. According to East Bay Municipal Utility District records, the 40-year-old …and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ObiRTX via IFTTT

Assistant swimming coach at Berkeley Prep resentenced for child pornTampabay.comHe had no prior criminal record and investigators didn’t think that any of the children in the images were Berkeley students. Two doctors had examined him and pronounced him low-risk. Goldstein agreed to the deal, but when the case went before Tharpe, … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kflmYe via IFTTT

Joyful noise Oakland church won’t be fined, and it won’t be fazedSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)The problem started back in August, when Oakland’s nuisance abatement division got a letter from someone complaining about nuisance noise coming from weekly choir rehearsals — organ, drums and amplified vocals. The complainant said that sometimes, … …read more From:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kfllDL via IFTTT